All Chromebooks have an auto-update expiration (AUE) date. But that doesn't mean that you can't use your Chromebook anymore. There are a few different options to consider when your Chromebook gets to this date, and this wikiHow article will show you what to do with your Chromebook after end-of-life.
What to Do with an Old Chromebook
If your Chromebook still works, keep using it after it stops receiving updates. Your Chromebook will most likely work for a few months or years even if it doesn't continue updating. Once it stops working, recycle the electronics in your Chromebook.
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References
- ↑ https://support.google.com/chromebook/answer/7052113?hl=en
- ↑ https://support.google.com/chromebook/answer/9367166?hl=en
- ↑ https://support.google.com/chrome/a/answer/6220366?hl=en
- ↑ https://ubuntu.com/tutorials/install-ubuntu-on-chromebook#1-overview
- ↑ https://support.google.com/chromebook/answer/183084?hl=en
- ↑ https://support.google.com/store/answer/3036017#zippy=%2Cselective-treatment-by-reuserecycling-facilities
About This Article
1. Continue using it.
2. Buy a new Chromebook.
3. Install Ubuntu Linux.
4. Recycle it.